EDIT410
Final Project: Editing
You will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have acquired while completing the Editing Certificate by substantively editing, copy editing, and proofreading a non-fiction document that the instructor will provide. At the end of the course, you will have a package containing work samples that demonstrate your ability to recognize and solve common editorial problems.
| Section | Sessions | Dates | Time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Hours | Cost | Registration |
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| EDIT410-ON11241 | May 28–Jun 25, 2012 |
Online | Elizabeth Rains | 15 | $465 | Join wait list |
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| EDIT410-ON11311 | Spring 2013 | Online | Elizabeth Rains | 15 | $465 | Registration begins in Fall 2012 | ||
| EDIT410-ON11341 | Summer 2013 | Online | Elizabeth Rains | 15 | $465 | Registration begins in Fall 2012 |
This course is part of the following program(s):
Prerequisites:
You must be enrolled in the Certificate in Editing and complete all required and elective courses before taking this course. Program staff will complete your registration after confirming your eligibility.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Perform a substantive edit on a non-fiction book chapter
- Copy edit a book chapter
- Compile a style sheet from a chapter edit
- Query an author regarding suggestions and changes to a manuscript
- Proofread a typeset section of a book
- Properly and legibly use revision symbols in copy editing and proofreading
How will I learn?
- Online course content
- Class discussions through online forums
- Independent assignments
- Individual consultation
How will I be evaluated?
Your grade will be based on your final assignment (100%), which consists of five elements:
- Substantive editing (20%)
- Communication with author (20%)
- Copy editing and style sheet development (20%)
- Proofreading accuracy (20%)
- Proper use of revision symbols and attention to guidelines (20%)
Textbooks and learning materials
All course materials and assignments will be available for download.
Required hardware
- A computer
- Internet access with at least a 56K modem (although we highly recommend ADSL, ISDN, T1, or cable connections)
- A colour scanner or a printer that can scan colour documents
Required software
- A web browser supported by WebCT. More information is available here. You may also run a browser check here.
- Microsoft Word or another word processor that can save documents as PDF files
- Adobe Reader (download it for free)
Note: You may use either a PC or a Mac, provided your assignment files will open on a PC. We cannot accept files that open only on a Mac. You may submit documents as PDF files unless a particular assignment states otherwise.